Once again as Rivals.com releases its first team rankings of the recruiting year, Texas is on top as Mack Brown and his staff got off to their usual quick start. But can Texas hold onto the top spot for the first time since Vince Young was a high school senior? That remains to be seen.

Total commits: 18
Stock: Buzz: With 12 four-star commitments and one five-star commitment, once again it should come as no surprise that Texas is in the top spot in the initial team rankings. But as always, it will be interesting to see if the Longhorns can hold everyone else off until National Signing Day in February.
Biggest gets: RB Johnathan Gray, WR Cayleb Jones, DT Malcom BrownTop remaining targets: WR Dorial Green-Beckham, ATH Nelson Agholor, OL Andrus Peat

Total commits: 20
Stock: Buzz: While it is not unusual to see Michigan doing well in recruiting, it has come as a surprise how well they are doing this year with a new coaching staff and after a couple of below-average seasons on the field. Coach Brady Hoke and his staff have taken a very aggressive early approach and it is definitely paying off to this point.
Biggest gets: OL Kyle Kalis, OL Erik Magnuson, LB Royce Jenkins-StoneTop remaining targets: OL Andrus Peat, ATH Devin Fuller, CB Yuri Wright

Total commits: 14
Stock: Buzz: After finishing with the No. 2 overall class last year, the Seminoles definitely seem poised to contend for the top spot again. Two five-star commitments headline the class so far and they are in the mix for some of the top talent along the East Coast and expect to close strong.
Biggest gets: DE Mario Edwards, Dante Fowler Jr., LB Ukeme EligweTop remaining targets: DT Eddie Goldman, WR Stefon Diggs, ATH Nelson Agholor

Total commits: 15
Stock: Buzz: The coaching transition in Gainesville has not slowed down the Florida recruiting machine. The Gators already have 10 four-star commitments, and with several open spots still available, the opportunity is still there for a push to the top.
Biggest gets: OL Jessamen Dunker, DB Brian Poole, RB Mike DavisTop remaining targets: OL D.J. Humphries, DT Eddie Goldman, DE Darius Hamilton

Total commits: 22
Stock: Buzz: Similar to Coach Hoke at Michigan, new head coach Al Golden has also taken a very aggressive early approach, which has resulted in favorable early returns. Golden has done very well in Dade and Broward Counties, and needs to continue to do well in those areas and beyond.
Biggest gets: WR Angelo Jean-Louis, DE Jelani Hamilton, DB Amos LeggettTop remaining targets: DT Eddie Goldman, CB Tracy Howard, OL Avery Young

Total commits: 18
Stock: Buzz: This class is quickly filling up for the Tigers, and seven four-stars are already committed. And as usual, in-state recruiting success is the norm for the Tigers, as they already have commitments from 10 of the top 15 players in Louisiana.
Biggest gets: WR Avery Johnson, DE Torshiro Davis, ATH Davante BourqueTop remaining targets: DT Eddie Goldman, DB Landon Collins, DE Jordan Jenkins

Total commits: 12
Stock: Buzz: While the Tigers may only have 12 commitments to this point, nine of them are four-star recruits. The coaching staff has done exceptionally well in Georgia so far, where all three of their commitments are four-star players.
Biggest gets: QB Zeke Pike, RB T.J. Yeldon, TE Ricky ParksTop remaining targets: OL D.J. Humphries, DT Eddie Goldman, ATH Nelson Agholor

Total commits: 20
Stock: Buzz: Following the mold of Texas, the Aggies have jumped out to a quick start with 20 early commitments, and only have a few available slots left. Not surprisingly, the Aggies have concentrated their efforts in the Lone Star State, and will likely keep with that pattern with the rest of this class.
Biggest gets: RB Trey Williams, QB Matt Davis, WR Bralon AddisonTop remaining targets: DT Aziz Shittu, DB Landon Collins, LB Brian Nance

Total commits: 9
Stock: Buzz: While they continue to deal with some recruiting restrictions due to the NCAA violations, USC is still a major player from coast-to-coast. And with four of the top five players in California still uncommitted to this point, the Trojans still have a great opportunity to make a big move in the rankings.
Biggest gets: DE Arik Armstead, LB Jabari Ruffin, OL Max TuerkTop remaining targets: DT Ellis McCarthy, ATH Nelson Agholor, DB Shaq Thompson